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American Ballet Theatre. May 19th at the Met Opera House.
One of the most beautiful Giselle I’ve seen so far. Hee Seo dramatically captured Giselle’s sorrows and madness. The chemistry between Hee Seo and Roberto Bolle, as Count Albrecht, was wonderful and conveyed the depth of their love for each other.
My favorite ballet so far this season at American Ballet Theatre!
Such a dynamic, high-energy, non-stop show from beginning to end. So many incredible moments tonight.
Jeffrey Cirio as Lankendem draws applause from the audience two seconds into his solo for the most amazing and powerful split leap. Cassie Trenary, Catherine Hurlin, and Katherine Williams are absolutely gorgeous as the odalisques. Love the musicality, energy, and playfulness of Craig Salstein and Zhong-Jing Fang‘s duet as Birbanto and the Lead Pirate Woman.
Male dancers have so many fun leap-and-turn combos in this ballet. Love James Whiteside as Conrad and Joo Won Ahn as Ali. Both the theatrical and technical sides of Misty Copeland Misty Copeland shine through as Gulnare. She’s “dramatically” shy tonight unlike Queen of Shemakhan, but oh my look at those turns and lifts!!! Of course, the leading ballerina Hee Seo as Medora is so lovely too. No wonder a whole kingdom plus some more pirates all fall for her.
Opening night at the American Ballet Theatre.
Beautiful ballet and wonderful company as ABT opens its Met Opera season. Love the entire story of Don Quixote, but the wedding scene is just incredible. Bravos to Gillian Murphy, Cory Stearns, Hee Seo, James Whiteside, Cassie Trenary, and Devon Teuscher. You are absolutely amazing.